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Wow’em With A WebQuest. Peyton Phillips Technology in Motion- Alabama State University pphillips@alsde.edu. A WebQuest in Born. 1995 Bernie Dodge coined the term “ WebQuest ” Students use web based resources and tools to gather information.
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Wow’em With A WebQuest Peyton Phillips Technology in Motion- Alabama State University pphillips@alsde.edu
A WebQuest in Born • 1995 Bernie Dodge coined the term “WebQuest” • Students use web based resources and tools to gather information. • A WebQuest is an inquiry based activity where students are given a task and provided with access to online resources to help them complete the task. • Ideal way to deliver a lesson over the web.
Attributes of a GOOD WebQuest • An Introduction that sets the stage of the actiivty • A doable interesting task • A set of information resources • A clear process • Guidance and organizational thoughts • A conclusion that provides reflection and closure • Meets technology and state standards
10 Reasons Teachers use WebQuest • Promote dependable instructional practices • Introduces a topic or builds background knowledge • Provides effective use of resources • Produces open-ended questions • Offers authentic tasks • Motivates students • Allows students to develop expertise in a subject • Group collaboration opportunities • Differentiation among students • Because they are FUN
A WebQuest about WebQuest • Activity to evaluate online WebQuest • WebQuest About WebQuest
Qualities of Effective WebQuests • Introduction • Task • Process • Resources • Evaluation • Conclusion • Credits
Introduction • The introduction is a means of providing the students with background information that is intended to be a springboard for them to begin the process of inquiry. • This is your opportunity to “hook” your learners.
Task • The description of the end result of students’ work. The performance or product that drives the activities of the lesson.
Process • Where the teacher leads the student through the task. Step by step instructions on how the learner will accomplish the task.
Resources • All sites students will use to perform the task.
Evaluation • A rubric or other means to evaluate the final task. May include questions. • SelfEvaluatingRubric.doc
Conclusion & Credits • A final statement that may include reflections on the lesson. • Any sources used in the creation of the WebQuest should be listed in the credits section/page.
Planning for a WebQuest • PlanningWebQuest.doc
Resources for Creating • Google • Wikis • Power Point • www.zunal.com